Why Most Books Never Get Published

The Book Isn't the Problem. The Process Is.

Most people with a book inside them never see it on a shelf. Not because their story doesn't matter, but because nobody showed them the path.

"Your story could be the reason someone else finally believes they can make it. It deserves better than a folder on your desktop."

Formatting gets rejected.Margins, trim sizes, fonts, and file types have to be exactly right, or Amazon sends it back.
Covers get cut off.A print cover needs a spine, bleed, safe zones, and room for the barcode. Get one wrong and your title gets trimmed.
Nobody can find the book.Without the right keywords, categories, and description, a great book sits invisible.
Expensive companies take your rights.Some "publishing" companies charge thousands, then keep a cut of your royalties or control of your book.
Life gets in the way.Without a plan and someone holding you to it, "someday" never comes.

The RSM Promise

This Is Your Book. Start to Finish.

This is the Right Side of Money way: you build the asset, and you own the asset. We never take your rights, your royalties, or your control.

Your Amazon Account

You publish under your own KDP account. The book lives in your name, forever.

100% of Your Royalties

Amazon pays you directly. We never take a percentage of your sales.

Your Files and Rights

You own your copyright, your ISBN, your interior, and your cover files.

Your Password Stays Yours

We never ask for your login. On launch day, we publish together on a live video call.

How It Works

From Application to Publication in Four Steps.

We handle the heavy lifting. Your job is to share your story and approve the work. Every project begins with an application and scope review. You approve the work at each key stage.

No payment required

Apply for Services

Tell us about your manuscript, goals, and preferred package. No account is needed.

Administrator review

Review and Approval

We assess project fit, confirm the scope, and provide a proposal. No payment is requested before approval.

Agreement and payment

Authorize Your Project

Once accepted, review the agreement and approved price, then use your secure payment link to begin.

Secure MPID portal

Produce and Deliver

Track milestones, review editorial findings, approve final proofs, and receive your files through your author portal.

Publishing Packages

Choose the Support Your Book Needs.

Every package is built to deliver far more than you invest, with the same care we put into our own books.

Packages starting at $997

Production Preparation

Publish-Ready

For authors with an edited manuscript who need professional paperback preparation.

$997 starting at

Technical manuscript and production-readiness audit
Written findings and author approval checklist
Paperback interior formatting and KDP-ready print PDF
Up to two defined formatting correction rounds
ISBN, Bowker and KDP setup guidance
Final proof checklist and secure file delivery

Apply for Publish-Ready

Most PopularEditorial and Production

Full Launch

For authors seeking editorial support, cover design, and paperback and Kindle preparation.

$2,497 starting at

Everything in Publish-Ready, plus:
Detailed 12-dimension manuscript audit
One scoped copyediting pass
Paperback cover design and Kindle formatting
Book description and metadata preparation
Up to three defined revision rounds
KDP publishing assistance and handoff session

Apply for Full Launch

Expanded Author Support

Signature Author

For authors who need deeper manuscript development and coordinated launch preparation.

$4,997 starting at

Everything in Full Launch, plus:
Scoped developmental editing and revision review
Enhanced cover consultation and hardcover preparation
Author positioning and launch strategy session
30-day promotional content plan and five graphics
Two private author consultations
Priority coordination and final handoff

Apply for Signature

All prices are starting prices. Standard scope is generally based on text-focused manuscripts up to 40,000 words. Longer manuscripts, illustrations, complex layouts and specialist work require a custom quote. No payment is collected until RSM approves your project and you accept the written agreement. Payment milestones: 30% to start, 40% at the agreed milestone, and 30% before final delivery.

Who We Serve

Publishing Support Across Genres.

We welcome fiction, nonfiction, memoirs, business books, personal development, and other genres. Each manuscript is assessed for scope, complexity, and production needs.

Veterans and Service Members

Your service, your lessons, and your leadership deserve to be on record.

Entrepreneurs and Coaches

Turn your expertise into the credibility that wins clients and stages.

Faith Leaders and Ministries

Put your message into the hands of people you'll never get to meet.

Educators and Experts

Turn years of teaching into a resource that keeps teaching for you.

Families Building Legacy

Preserve your family's story, wisdom, and values for the next generation.

First-Time Authors

Never done this before? Good. That's exactly who we built this for.

Why Work With Darrell

An Author Who's Walked the Path.

Where you start does not determine where you finish. That's true for your money, and it's true for your story.

Darrell Thompson went from the South Side of Chicago and dropping out of high school to 20 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, two degrees, a career as a federal IT manager and cybersecurity leader, and adjunct faculty at a four-year university.

He's published three books on Amazon, including Creating A Wealth Building Mindset 2nd Edition, which earned him Distinguished Author 2026 from the International Impact Book Awards. He knows every step of the publishing process because he's done it himself, and he built RSM Publishing Services so you don't have to figure it out alone.

3 Published BooksDistinguished Author 202620-Year Marine, RetiredAdjunct FacultyFounder, Right Side of Money

Questions, Answered

Frequently Asked Questions.

Do I keep the rights to my book and my royalties?

Yes, 100%. You publish under your own Amazon KDP account, you own your copyright and files, and Amazon pays your royalties directly to you. We never take a percentage of your sales.

Do I need my own Amazon account?

Yes, and we'll walk you through setting it up with a simple step-by-step guide. It takes about 30 to 45 minutes, one time. We never ask for your password. On launch day, you log in on your own computer and we guide you live on a video call.

How long does it take?

The timeline is confirmed in your written proposal after manuscript assessment. Editing needs, author approvals, formatting complexity, and retailer review times can affect the schedule.

What if my book isn't finished yet?

You may apply with a work in progress. We will assess what support is needed and provide a custom scope if substantial writing or manuscript development is required.

Do you edit my book?

We review every manuscript and tell you honestly what it needs. Publish-Ready does not include substantive editing. Full Launch includes a defined copyediting pass, and Signature Author includes scoped developmental support. Additional or specialist editing is quoted separately.

Which formats can I publish?

Publish-Ready includes paperback preparation. Full Launch adds Kindle formatting and cover design. Signature Author also includes hardcover preparation when suitable. Additional formats may be quoted separately.

Do I need to buy an ISBN?

No. Amazon provides a free ISBN for paperbacks and hardcovers. If you'd rather own your ISBN and publish under your own imprint name, we'll explain the difference and help you decide.

Can you guarantee my book will sell?

No honest publishing partner can promise sales, and you should be careful with anyone who does. We commit to the deliverables and review process specified in your signed agreement. Sales, rankings, retailer acceptance, and commercial outcomes are not guaranteed.

How much does it cost?

Publish-Ready starts at $997, Full Launch at $2,497, and Signature Author at $4,997. We review your application and manuscript requirements before approving a final scope and price. Payment is requested only after approval and agreement.

Your Story Is an Asset.Let's Publish It.